SASSA confirms grant payment dates for October to December

SASSA beneficiaries now have confirmed payment dates for the final three months of 2026, giving millions of South Africans the opportunity to plan ahead for the festive season.

Stormers celebrate the homecoming of superstars

The Stormers have welcomed the homecoming of a trio of Springbok superstars, as well as talented youngster Haashim Pead.

Mass shootings in SA: Over 100 killed in a year of deadly attacks

South Africa has been rocked by a series of deadly mass shootings over the past year, particularly at taverns and homesteads...

RIP | WATCH: Traffic officer dies after state vehicle catches fire

Traffic officer Timothy Simpson died inside a state vehicle after it caught fire on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal. Investigators are probing what sparked the blaze.

'She's healing': Rachel Kolisi's 'Miss Independent' video goes viral

Rachel Kolisi shared a video singing along to Ne-Yo's 'Miss Independent' at an event, which went viral racking up over six million views.

Freedom Front Plus to sit at top of ballot on election day – Here's why

The IEC held a random draw to avoid any perceived advantage given to parties starting with the letter 'A'.

Stormers scrumhalf stocks bolstered by Pead and Warner signings

Warner has signed with the Stormers on a six-month loan from American side Seattle Seawolves, and Pead has arrived from the Lions.

Milford boss not surprised by Sigomoshe's move to Orlando Pirates

Last Friday, Pirates announced the signing of the 26-year-old right back.

Petition demands permanent serial crime task team after Kempton Park murders

48-hour water shutdown planned across parts of Durban

The eThekwini Municipality has warned that a 48-hour water shutdown will affect parts of Durban next week. Here's where.

How many public holidays are left in South Africa in 2026?

From Heritage Day to the 'bonus' election day, take a look at how many public holidays are left in 2026...

Hlatshwayo on Bafana's defenders – 'The future looks great'

'Not only are they good, but there is the future with them because they're very strong and young,' Hlatshwayo told sportsboom.co.za.

IEC promises glitch-free elections with faster queues

The IEC says it is prepared for the elections on 4 November

Taxi boss Sindane fights Madlanga commission subpoena with medical plea and court bid

Sindane was expected to testify before the Madlanga commission on Wednesday

US denies visa for Sudan's de facto leader due to address UN

A spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply concerned" that it had not been issued and was engaging with Washington on the matter.

Uganda community plants trees to protect mountain gorillas

About 450 mountain gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda. The apes are threatened by deforestation, but local communities are working to protect their habitat by planting trees, in the hope of reducing pressure on the forest.

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro face US lawsuits over rare vision-loss risk

Dozens of people in the United States have sued the manufacturers of popular GLP-1 drugs, claiming that the medicines caused a rare eye condition that can result in permanent vision loss, according to US media reports.

Free State father sentenced to eight years for sexually assaulting 13-year-old daughter

Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Who's in and who's out?

Kaizer Chiefs are among the teams that made changes to their playing squads, and here is a breakdown of their recent transfer window...

Zimbabwe's R52m VAR project takes shape

Zimbabwe is preparing to introduce VAR, with a local tournament lined up as a possible first test before a wider rollout.